Singapore – 8 April 2025 — Bakuun Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Cogswell as Commercial Director – APAC for PayDocker, its multi-currency cross-border payments platform.

With over two decades of experience in B2B payments, Richard has held senior leadership roles at Nium and WEX, positioning him at the forefront of the financial technology sector. His expertise spans domestic and international transactions, helping businesses navigate the evolving payments landscape with agility and precision.

Richard has also held key positions at Barclays, Finastra, and Bottomline, further deepening his industry networks across Visa and Mastercard, and the broader payments ecosystem. With a career centered on Payments, Data, and Technology, his appointment strengthens PayDocker’s expansion strategy and further builds on its global ambitions.

Richard joins Daniele Di Bella, VP Global Sales – PayDocker, as part of a dedicated commercial leadership team focused on scaling growth globally.

“Richard’s extensive expertise in cross-border payments and strategic business growth makes him an invaluable addition to PayDocker. He will therefore  be instrumental in accelerating our APAC expansion and strengthening our position as a leading payments provider,” said Daniele Di Bella, VP Global Sales – PayDocker.

“This appointment reinforces our focus on unlocking value through payment innovation. PayDocker continues to build strong foundations for global scalability and Richard’s commercial acumen in the sector will be key in supporting our next phase of growth,” added Doros Theodorou, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Bakuun Holdings.

“I’m thrilled to join PayDocker at such a pivotal stage in its journey. The platform’s commitment to transparency, security, and cost-efficiency resonates strongly with the market’s evolving needs. I look forward to working with our partners across APAC to drive adoption and deliver real, measurable value,” said Richard Cogswell, Commercial Director – APAC, PayDocker.

PayDocker enables businesses to process secure, fast, and cost-efficient multi-currency transactions across 70+ countries and in over 50 currencies with seamless reconciliation capabilities. With local entities legally established and fully operational in each market, PayDocker helps travel partners including Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Bedbanks, DMCs and Hotel Owners, eliminate high virtual credit card fees and high cross border transfer fees by reducing transaction costs significantly, and streamlining global settlements.

Richard’s appointment marks a significant milestone in PayDocker’s growth journey and its continued mission to reshape the future of cross-border payments.

For more on Bakuun’s innovative solutions and global growth, visit www.bakuunholdings.com or learn more about PayDocker at www.paydocker.com.

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About Bakuun Holdings:
Bakuun Holdings is a global travel technology company transforming the way businesses manage connectivity, distribution, and payments. Our platform replaces fragmented, outdated systems with seamless, scalable solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and unlock new growth opportunities.

As part of our ecosystem, PayDocker delivers secure, transparent, and efficient cross-border payments, giving businesses greater control over transactions in the travel industry. By combining technology, automation, and strategic innovation, Bakuun Holdings is building the infrastructure that drives the future of travel.

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